'Michael Jackson's This Is It' Premieres In Los Angeles
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Akon Disagrees With Will.i.am Over Michael Jackson's Posthumous Release
'These records would have come out whether he was alive or dead,' 'Kon says.
By James Dinh
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As with many other posthumous releases, the forthcoming Michael Jackson album, Michael, is already creating controversy. After will.i.am told Entertainment Weekly that he thought it was "disrespectful" to release the collection of previously unheard material from the King of Pop, fellow collaborator Akon struck back.
'Kon, whose "Hold My Hand" collaboration with Jackson dropped on Monday as the LP's first single, insists that releasing new music is actually a way of honoring the icon.
"I think that's probably will's opinion," Akon told TMZ of the Black Eyed Peas frontman's statement. "Me personally, I think that's keeping his legacy alive, if you ask me. I don't see anything disrespectful about it. He got his people taking care of it. We all did records that we actually worked on together on the album. These records would have come out whether he was alive or dead, so I think this actually to helps keep his legacy alive. I honestly disagree with that."
The hip-hop star explained that he hopes "Hold My Hand" will reach "another level" and be properly distributed as he and the Jackson team had originally planned.
Last week, will.i.am slammed the project, suggesting that there's no honor in the upcoming release, due in stores December 14. "Whoever put it out and is profiting off of it, I want to see how cold they are," he told EW. "To say that what [Michael] contributed during his life wasn't enough. He just wasn't any ordinary artist. He was a hands-on person. To me it's disrespectful. There's no honoring."
Not only did Akon call his sessions with MJ "amazing," but he also gushed that it was nothing short of a dream come true saying, "He was a very incredible person, very creative. That was really a dream come true on my end. I enjoyed every moment of it."
Do you agree with Akon or will.i.am on the new Michael Jackson album? Share your thoughts below!
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Kingston James Gets His Hair & Nails Did
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Source: http://www.pinkisthenewblog.com/2010/11/kingston-james-gets-his-hair-nails-did/
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NeNe Leakes on Marital Woes: Pray for Me!!!
As viewers of this week's Real Housewives of Atlanta are aware, NeNe Leakes is facing serious marital difficulties with husband Gregg. That's what happens when your man is a backstabber, as detailed in this THG review.
Now, in a blog post titled "The Breaking Point," Leakes updates fans on the status of her relationship with Gregg. Spoiler alert: things aren't going well...
Gregg and I have held it together for years, but my breaking point has come. I’m one hell of a woman, and I am nobody’s fool. When the person you love and trust betrays you, it has got to be one of the worst feelings. Having that moment with Gregg was so much bigger than you saw. I was really hurting!
Gregg is a good guy, but that doesn’t mean Gregg is a good husband. All I can say is, I’m tired! Only I know what I’ve been through! My happiness and independence means everything to me, and I want to follow my heart, but I’m scared! I’m taking baby steps, but I hope I’ve been brave enough for all the women that couldn’t! I hope I was able to show my children what a strong woman looks like and stands for! I will only accept loyalty and trust! My happiness is everything to me!
Keep me in your prayers, and thank you for all the love and support during this really trying time for me!
Hear that, God? Stop messing with Steve Johnson and help NeNe out!
Source: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2010/11/nene-leakes-on-marital-woes-pray-for-me/
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Which Celebs Were Paired Up for the Holidays?
There's nothing like a long weekend and a big turkey to bring couples together! While most of us went home to Mom's house for Thanksgiving, a few celebrities opted for a romantic getaway with their significant others -- and surprising BFFs.
Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal haven't confirmed that they're involved, but they've been spotted on several too-cute-for-words dates since October. Over Thanksgiving, Swift, 20, and Gyllenhaal, 29, grabbed coffee together -- in two different cities! On Thursday, the singer and actor drank maple lattes at Gorilla Coffee, a popular cafe located right near Maggie Gyllenhaal's house in Brooklyn, N.Y. (Does this mean that big sis approves?) Then on Saturday, the two of them grabbed coffee and breakfast at Fido in Taylor's hometown of Nashville, Tenn. Two states in three days? We'd call that a commitment!
Though rumor had it that Cameron Diaz, 38, and Alex Rodriguez, 35 -- who had been unofficially dating since February -- broke up last month, they sure acted like a couple this weekend! The actress and New York Yankees star were photographed in Mexico, soaking wet in black swimsuits after taking a dip in the ocean. A few days earlier, the two were spotted relaxing on a boat together in Miami.
Is there a female term for "bromance"? Jennifer Aniston, 41, and Chelsea Handler, 35, spent Thanksgiving at the actress's favorite holiday retreat in Los Cabos, Mexico, with a posse of Aniston's pals. The eligible bachelorettes chilled out by the pool in skimpy bikinis and floppy hats. Maybe Jen took Chelsea along as a thank-you gift for calling Angelina Jolie evil?
Are you surprised that Jennifer Aniston and Chelsea Handler are pals? Chime in below!
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Britney Spears 'Glee' Episode Draws Record-Setting Ratings
Tribute episode brings in 13.3 million viewers.
By James Dinh
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Madonna's "Glee" tribute episode might have been titled "The Power of Madonna," but it was the show's tribute to Britney Spears that reigned supreme. The broadcast, which featured cameos from the pop princess herself, drew 13.3 million viewers, leading the 8 p.m. hour and posting its best-ever rating among adults 18-49.
Tuesday night's episode, appropriately titled "Britney/Brittany," had a 5.8 rating and rose 4 percent from last week's season-two premiere. The feat made history for "Glee," as it becomes the first series since NBC's "Seinfeld" in 1993 to debut as the top series of the week and then spike in ratings the following week, according to Entertainment Weekly.
The episode, which highlighted Heather Morris' character Brittany S. Pearce, revolved around the McKinley High students' fight to perform Britney Spears numbers. Through anesthesia-induced sequences, the Gleeks tapped into their inner pop star to perform renditions of the singer's hits, including " ... Baby One More Time" and "Me Against the Music."
In addition to Spears' appearances on the hit Fox show, the singer took to Twitter during the West Coast premiere to thank fans for campaigning in support of the episode. "I loved it! Thank you guys SO much for making this happen!" she tweeted. The pop princess also gave props to the many song and video re-creations, including "I'm a Slave 4 U," saying, "Slave: Oh ... My ... God ...! Those little boys are SO cute! I know how hard it is to dance with that snake! Nice job."
Spears' manager, Adam Leber, also showed his appreciation for the episode, which spawned multiple trending topics on Twitter. "So glad you guys loved the GLEE episode! The Overwhelming worldwide response has been insane.3 of the top 10 worldwide trending topics.Sick! Big big big thank you to Ryan Murphy, the incredible cast and Brit's fans for making it happen...."
After such success, it wouldn't be surprising if the rumors of a second Spears-devoted episode came true, since "Britney/Brittany" only included hits from the first few years of the singer's career.
Did you catch the Britney Spears-themed episode last night? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Are Disney Stars Like Demi Lovato Even Allowed to Get in Trouble?
Poor Demi Lovato! How much trouble are you allowed to get into if you're a Disney star? Could they fire Demi over this?
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Monday, November 29, 2010
Fox stations clear Anderson Cooper talker
Headline Newsletter TV News: Tribune also picks up new chat show in New York -- Anderson Cooper's upcoming daytime yakker has been acquired by Fox-owned stations in the nation's top markets, including WNYW New York, KTTV Los Angeles, WFLD Chicago and WFXT Boston. 
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